Relatives demand answers in fatal Minnesota police shooting

This undated photo provided by Stephen Govel/www.stephengovel.com shows Justine Damond, of Sydney, Australia, who was fatally shot by by police in Minneapolis on Saturday, July 15, 2017. Authorities say that ... more

This undated photo provided by Stephen Govel/www.stephengovel.com shows Justine Damond, of Sydney, Australia, who was fatally shot by by police in Minneapolis on Saturday, July 15, 2017. Authorities say that officers were responding to a 911 call about a possible assault when the woman was shot. (Stephen Govel/www.stephengovel.com via AP) less

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This undated photo provided by Stephen Govel/www.stephengovel.com shows Justine Damond, of Sydney, Australia, who was fatally shot by police in Minneapolis on Saturday, July 15, 2017. Authorities say that ... more

This undated photo provided by Stephen Govel/www.stephengovel.com shows Justine Damond, of Sydney, Australia, who was fatally shot by police in Minneapolis on Saturday, July 15, 2017. Authorities say that officers were responding to a 911 call about a possible assault when the woman was shot. (Stephen Govel/www.stephengovel.com via AP) less

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A makeshift memorial is left at the scene where a Minneapolis police officer shot and killed Justine Damond, Monday, July 17, 2017 in Minneapolis, Minn. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension released a statement ... more

A makeshift memorial is left at the scene where a Minneapolis police officer shot and killed Justine Damond, Monday, July 17, 2017 in Minneapolis, Minn. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension released a statement Sunday saying two Minneapolis officers responded to a 911 call for a potential assault late Saturday. Exact details weren't released, but officials said an officer fired a gun, killing Diamond. (Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP) less

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Friends and strangers leave flowers at a makeshift memorial at the scene where a Minneapolis police officer shot and killed Justine Damond, Monday, July 17, 2017 in Minneapolis. The Bureau of Criminal ... more

Friends and strangers leave flowers at a makeshift memorial at the scene where a Minneapolis police officer shot and killed Justine Damond, Monday, July 17, 2017 in Minneapolis. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension released a statement Sunday saying two Minneapolis officers responded to a 911 call for a potential assault late Saturday. Exact details weren't released, but officials said an officer fired a gun, killing Diamond. (Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP) less

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A crowd gathers to remember an Australian woman who was shot and killed late Saturday by police, Sunday evening, July 16, 2017 in Minneapolis. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension released a statement Sunday ... more

A crowd gathers to remember an Australian woman who was shot and killed late Saturday by police, Sunday evening, July 16, 2017 in Minneapolis. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension released a statement Sunday saying two Minneapolis officers responded to a 911 call for a potential assault late Saturday. Exact details weren't released, but officials said an officer fired a gun, killing the woman. (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP) less

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ADDS NAME OF WOMAN KILLED - A crowd gathers to remember Justine Damond, from Sydney, Australia, who was shot and killed late Saturday by police, Sunday evening, July 16, 2017 in Minneapolis. The Bureau of ... more

ADDS NAME OF WOMAN KILLED - A crowd gathers to remember Justine Damond, from Sydney, Australia, who was shot and killed late Saturday by police, Sunday evening, July 16, 2017 in Minneapolis. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension released a statement Sunday saying two Minneapolis officers responded to a 911 call for a potential assault late Saturday. Exact details weren't released, but officials said an officer fired a gun, killing the woman. (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP) less

Photo: Jeff Wheeler, MBO

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ADDS NAME OF WOMAN KILLED - A crowd gathers to remember Justine Damond, from Sydney, Australia, who was shot and killed late Saturday by police, Sunday evening, July 16, 2017 in Minneapolis. The Bureau of ... more

ADDS NAME OF WOMAN KILLED - A crowd gathers to remember Justine Damond, from Sydney, Australia, who was shot and killed late Saturday by police, Sunday evening, July 16, 2017 in Minneapolis. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension released a statement Sunday saying two Minneapolis officers responded to a 911 call for a potential assault late Saturday. Exact details weren't released, but officials said an officer fired a gun, killing the woman. (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP) less

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A memorial to an Australian woman who was shot and killed late Saturday by police, is seen Sunday evening, July 16, 2017 in Minneapolis. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension released a statement Sunday saying ... more

A memorial to an Australian woman who was shot and killed late Saturday by police, is seen Sunday evening, July 16, 2017 in Minneapolis. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension released a statement Sunday saying two Minneapolis officers responded to a 911 call for a potential assault late Saturday. Exact details weren't released, but officials said an officer fired a gun, killing the woman. (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP) less

Photo: Jeff Wheeler, MBO

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ADDS NAME OF WOMAN KILLED - A memorial to aJustine Damond, from Sydney, Australia, who was shot and killed late Saturday by police, is seen Sunday evening, July 16, 2017 in Minneapolis. The Bureau of Criminal ... more

ADDS NAME OF WOMAN KILLED - A memorial to aJustine Damond, from Sydney, Australia, who was shot and killed late Saturday by police, is seen Sunday evening, July 16, 2017 in Minneapolis. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension released a statement Sunday saying two Minneapolis officers responded to a 911 call for a potential assault late Saturday. Exact details weren't released, but officials said an officer fired a gun, killing the woman. (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP) less

Photo: Jeff Wheeler, MBO

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ADDS NAME OF WOMAN KILLED - A memorial to aJustine Damond, from Sydney, Australia, who was shot and killed late Saturday by police, is seen Sunday evening, July 16, 2017 in Minneapolis. The Bureau of Criminal ... more

ADDS NAME OF WOMAN KILLED - A memorial to aJustine Damond, from Sydney, Australia, who was shot and killed late Saturday by police, is seen Sunday evening, July 16, 2017 in Minneapolis. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension released a statement Sunday saying two Minneapolis officers responded to a 911 call for a potential assault late Saturday. Exact details weren't released, but officials said an officer fired a gun, killing the woman. (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP) less

Photo: Jeff Wheeler, MBO

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People listen as Bethany Bradley of Women's March Minnesota speaks at the beginning of a vigil to remember an Australian woman who was shot and killed late Saturday by police, Sunday evening, July 16, 2017 in ... more

People listen as Bethany Bradley of Women's March Minnesota speaks at the beginning of a vigil to remember an Australian woman who was shot and killed late Saturday by police, Sunday evening, July 16, 2017 in Minneapolis. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension released a statement Sunday saying two Minneapolis officers responded to a 911 call for a potential assault late Saturday. Exact details weren't released, but officials said an officer fired a gun, killing the woman. (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP) less

Photo: Jeff Wheeler, MBO

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ADDS NAME OF WOMAN KILLED - People listen as Bethany Bradley of Women's March Minnesota speaks at the beginning of a vigil to remember Justine Damond, from Sydney, Australia, who was shot and killed late ... more

ADDS NAME OF WOMAN KILLED - People listen as Bethany Bradley of Women's March Minnesota speaks at the beginning of a vigil to remember Justine Damond, from Sydney, Australia, who was shot and killed late Saturday by police, Sunday evening, July 16, 2017 in Minneapolis. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension released a statement Sunday saying two Minneapolis officers responded to a 911 call for a potential assault late Saturday. Exact details weren't released, but officials said an officer fired a gun, killing the woman. (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP) less

Photo: Jeff Wheeler, MBO

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ADDS NAME OF WOMAN KILLED - People listen as Bethany Bradley of Women's March Minnesota speaks at the beginning of a vigil to remember Justine Damond, from Sydney, Australia, who was shot and killed late ... more

ADDS NAME OF WOMAN KILLED - People listen as Bethany Bradley of Women's March Minnesota speaks at the beginning of a vigil to remember Justine Damond, from Sydney, Australia, who was shot and killed late Saturday by police, Sunday evening, July 16, 2017 in Minneapolis. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension released a statement Sunday saying two Minneapolis officers responded to a 911 call for a potential assault late Saturday. Exact details weren't released, but officials said an officer fired a gun, killing the woman. (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP) less

Photo: Jeff Wheeler, MBO

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ADDS NAME OF WOMAN KILLED - People listen as Bethany Bradley of Women's March Minnesota speaks at the beginning of a vigil to remember Justine Damond, from Sydney, Australia, who was shot and killed late ... more

ADDS NAME OF WOMAN KILLED - People listen as Bethany Bradley of Women's March Minnesota speaks at the beginning of a vigil to remember Justine Damond, from Sydney, Australia, who was shot and killed late Saturday by police, Sunday evening, July 16, 2017 in Minneapolis. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension released a statement Sunday saying two Minneapolis officers responded to a 911 call for a potential assault late Saturday. Exact details weren't released, but officials said an officer fired a gun, killing the woman. (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP) less

Don Damond is comforted by friends and family Monday after he made a statement to the media near his home after a Minneapolis police officer shot and killed his fiancée Justine Damond over the weekend.

Photo: Elizabeth Flores, MBR

MINNEAPOLIS - Relatives and neighbors of an Australian woman who was fatally shot by Minneapolis police over the weekend demanded answers Monday about the mysterious incident in which the meditation teacher and bride-to-be was reportedly killed by a bullet fired through a squad-car door.

Authorities released no details about what led to the shooting of Justine Damond, whose fiancé said she had called 911 to report what she believed was a sexual assault in an alley near her home.

Police said only that officers were responding to a call about a possible assault late Saturday when she was killed. There were no known witnesses other than the two officers in the squad car that showed up. A newspaper report said Damond was shot while standing outside the car's driver's door in her pajamas.

Her fiancé, Don Damond, said the family has been given almost no additional information about what happened after police arrived.

Damond's family members in Australia also released a statement Monday through Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, saying they "are trying to come to terms with this tragedy and to understand why this has happened."

No weapons found

Although authorities did not release the woman's name, the Star Tribune identified her as Damond, from Sydney, Australia.

The newspaper reported she was engaged to be married in August and was using her fiance's last name. She was a 40-year-old yoga and meditation teacher.

Almost two days after her death, police offered no public explanation and referred questions to the state's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

The BCA said Monday that no weapons were found at the scene.

Local media identified the officer who fired as Mohamed Noor, who is a Somali-American. A city newsletter said he joined the police department in March 2015.

His attorney, Tom Plunkett, released a statement to Minneapolis television station WCCO saying: "We take this seriously with great compassion for all persons who are being touched by this."

The Star Tribune, citing three people with knowledge of the shooting it did not name, said the officers pulled into the alley in a single squad car, and Damond talked to the driver. The newspaper's sources said the officer in the passenger seat shot Damond through the driver's side door. A BCA spokeswoman did not return messages seeking comment.

Neighbor Joan Hargrave called the killing "an execution" and said there was no reason for a well-trained officer to see Damond as a threat.

"This is a tragedy - that someone who's asking for help would call the police and get shot by the police," Hargrave said.

Body cameras off

Officials said the officers' body cameras were not turned on and that a squad car camera did not capture the shooting.

It's not clear why the officers' body cameras were not turned on. The Minneapolis department's policy allows for a range of situations in which officers are supposed to do so, including "any contact involving criminal activity" and before use of force. If a body camera is not turned on before use of force, it's supposed to be turned on as soon as it's safe to do so.

Once the investigation is complete, it would be up to Hennepin County District Attorney Mike Freeman to decide whether to charge the officer.